Letters to Benjamin Franklin 29 



From Richard, 1783. March 2. College de Lisieux. 



Sending his ode on peace; has omitted one verse out of consideration 

 for Franklin's modesty; begs Franklin to procure him a position. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVII, 156. 



From [Pierre Andre] Gargaz. 1783. March 2. Theze. 



Desires Franklin to procure from the King letters of rehabilitation, 

 so that he may be reinstated in his old position. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XXVII, 157. 



From J. de Sparre. 1783. March 3. 



If Franklin still desires to open a printing establishment in America, 

 will come to Paris with M. Fournier [le jeune] and talk over the plan. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXVII, 158. 



From [Lieut.] St. Clair [de Roslin]. 1783. March 3. Paris. 



Had no doubt, on coming to Paris, that Franklin would endorse his 

 application for indemnity ; has had no dinner for two days ; hopes Frank- 

 lin will put him in the way of returning to America. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXVII, 159. 



From Bachelier. 1783. March 3. Paris. 



Congratulating him on the peace. He and Madame Bachelier desire 

 Franklin's presence at dinner. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XXVII, 160. 



From [Rene Georges] Gastellier. 1783. March 3. Montargis. 



His gratitude for the kind manner in which Franklin received the 

 dedication of his book. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXVII, 161. 



Froi7i Comte de Windisch-Gratz. 1783. March 3. Brussels. 



Acknowledging Franklin's kind approval of his plan; surprised that 

 the copies have not come to hand. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXVII, 162. 



From Du Radier. 1783. March 4. Nantes. 



Reported that Franklin is looking for workmen who will make cotton 

 fabrics in America. Offers his services as well as those of two of his 

 friends; if he receives a favorable reply, will unfold his plan in detail. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXVII, 163. 



